Introduction
Publication History
About GURPS
About the Authors
1. Biotechnology
Basic Principles
Mendelian Heredity
DNA Sequencing
The Human Genome Project
DNA Testing Procedures
Selective Breeding
Genetic Engineering
Genetic Engineering Procedures
Gene Cloning
Germline Gengineering
Horizontal Gene Transfer
Self-Modifying Genetic Code
Genetic Surgery
Genetic Reconstruction
Bioengineering Equipment
Biotech Facilities
Genetic Engineering in Play
Reproductive Technology
Birth Control
Fertility Treatments
Surrogate Motherhood
Growth Tanks
Stem Cells
Cloning
History of Cloning
Clones and Uniqueness
Risks of Cloning
Utility of Post-Embryonic Cloning
Biometrics
Artificial Life
Tissue Engineering
Mimicking Biology
Lifebanks and Genome Libraries
Biomaterials
Biomimetics
Biotronics
Variant Biotech
Imprinting
Magical Biotech
Steampunk Biotech
Biotech Development Pathways
Horror Biotech
Different Biologies
2. Human Genetic Engineering
Gengineering at Conception
Eugenic Germline Gengineering
Germline Gengineering for Species Modification
Genetic Engineering and Other Species
Alien Hybrids
Objectives of Human Gengineering
Why Make Ubermenschen?
Hidden Dangers
Nature Versus Nurture
Designing Variant Humans
Experimental Procedures
Gengineered Traits
Brain Modifications
Cardiovascular Modifications
Cosmetic and Minor Transgenic Modifications
Digestive and Filtration Modifications
Glandular Modifications
Immune System Modifications
Lifespan and Self-Repair Modifications
Morphological Changes
Musculo-Skeletal Modifications
Nervous System Modifications
Respiratory Modifications
Sensory Modifications
Sexual and Reproductive Modifications
Sex Ratios
Transformations
Unintended Disadvantages
Bioroid Modifications
Size Modifications
Linked Traits
Other Features
Racial Point Cost
Life's Price Tag
Beyond the Probably
Gengineered Human Racial Templates
Genetic Upgrades
Homo Superior Parahumans
Genetic Mixing
Pantropic Parahumans
Specialists and Slaves
3. Man's Best Friends
Processed Bioproducts
Biological Control
Control Using Extant Species
Gengineered Control Species
Control Using Microorganisms
Environmental Control
Plant Technology
Propagation
Hydroponics
Gengineered Plants
Biotech Foodstuffs
Crop Modifications
Plants as Materials Producers
Plant Bioweapons
Rapid-Growth Plants
Zoogenetic Plants
Gengineered Fungi
Gengineered Insects
Helpful Insects
Insect Bioweapons
Sample Insect Agents
Gengineered Animals
Levels of Sapience
Creating Biomodified Animals
Animal Modifications
Sample Gengineered Animals
Cinematic Templates
Non-Sapient Animals
Industrial and Research Animals
Symbiotic Parasites
Biogadgets
Emulating Existing Technology
Care and Feeding of Biogadgets
Creating New Gadgets
Sample Biogadgets
Biovehicles
Designing Biovehicles
Spacecraft
Airships
Water Vehicles
Other Considerations
Biobuildings
Gaia: Planet-Sized Organisms
4. Microorganisms
Types of Microorganisms
The Domains of Life
Industrial and Commercial Microbes
Energy and Fuel
Purchasing Microorganisms
Mining and Refining
Corrosion Control
Pollution Control
Domestic Bacteria
Targeted Microbes
Microbial Construction
Economic Impact of Biological Manufacturing
Bioelectronics
Sucrochemicals
Terraforming
Zoogloeal Organisms
Biofilm Growth
Biofilms
Giant Blobs!
Germ Warfare
Ecological Warfare
Biological Agents
Enhanced Germs
Cleanup
Target-Seeking Pathogens
Designer Plagues
Sample - Oedipus-5
Germ Delivery
Anti-Germ Warfare
Germ Warfare and Terrorism
Anti-Material Bacteria
Medical Applications
Fighting Disease
Protein Factories
Encapsulated Cell Implants
Symbiotic Bacteria
5. Medical Technology
First Aid
Stabilization
Shock
Diagnosis
Medical Treatment Flow Chart
Vital Signs
Laboratory Tests
Medical Imaging
Exploratory Surgery
Monoclonal Antibodies
Non-Invasive Procedures
Blood Transfusion
Blood Types
Non-Surgical Treatments
"Do You Have Insurance?"
Surgery and Life Support
Anesthesia
Life Support
Surgical Procedures
Exploring Inner Space
Cinematic Surgery
Recovery
Autopsy
How Fast Does a Body Decay?
Medical Transplants
Acquiring Organs
Rejection and Immunosuppression
Telemedicine
Types of Transplants
Neurological Procedures
Preservation
Cryonic Preservation
Nonhuman Cryonic Suspension
Suspended Animation
Nanostasis
Temporal Stasis
6. Drugs and Nano
Chemical Drugs
Therapeutic Drugs
Storage and Handling
Capability-Enhancing Drugs
Xenodrugs
Espionage Drugs
Lifestyle Drugs
Longevity Drugs
Name That Drug!
Pharmacogenomic Drugs
Designing Drugs
Psi Drugs
Magical and Mystical Drugs
Nanodrugs
Examples of Nanodrugs
Transformational Nano
Nanosymbionts
Examples of Nanosymbionts
Drug and Nano Delivery Methods
7. Biomods
Elective Surgery
Bodysculpting
Acquiring Biomods
Biomod Transplants
Polykeratin Grafts
Xenotransplants
Neuromods
Genetic Surgery Biomods
The Genetics of Aging
Proteus Nanovirus
Growing Nanovirus
Types of Proteus Virus
Metamorphosis Virus
Proteus Virus Options
Nanowarfare
8. Characters and Society
Biotech Corporations
Medical Facilities
Hospitals
The Medical Rescue Campaign
Bodysculpt Clinics
Bioethics
Trade in Body Parts
Black Market Organs
Playing God
Cloning and Religion
Eugenics
Fetus Farming
DNA Profiling and Identification
Genetic Testing
Bioroids, Parahumans, and Uplifts
Immortality
Defining Who Is Human
Bio Law
Messing with the Environment
Character Templates
Activist
Bioengineer or Gengineer
Biotech Executive
Ecological Engineer or Ecoteur
Epidemiologist
Forensic Pathologist
Nurse
Organlegger
Physician
Senior Citizen
Jobs
Advantages, Disadvantages, and Skills
Advantages
New Features
Disadvantages
New Meta-Traits
Skills
Modifiers
New Enhancements
Limitations
New Limitations
About Our Commentators
9. Biotech Settings
Alexander Athanatos
History
Anthropithekos
The Empire
Map
Technology
Alexander Athanatos in Infinite Worlds
Organizations
Alexander Phantasia
Characters
Adventure Seeds
Draconis
The Fleet
Technology
The Sigma Draconis System
Bioshuttle
Settling In
Organizations
Characters
Adventure Seeds
Variants
Glossary
Bibliography
Index